May 16, 2023 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, News, Wesley Woods
UM CAMPING Brand Getting Makeover Michigan Area United Methodist Camping has been taking big strides in improving the physical state of buildings, grounds and infrastructure over the past few years. During this time, we’ve also dug into our core values and mission to...
May 15, 2023 | Lake Michigan, News
As volunteers worked hard clearing the paths at Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat for a new disc golf course, the project got a big boost of funding thanks to a $27,000 grant from the United Methodist Camp & Retreat Ministries Association (UMCRM). “We’re pretty...
May 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Rev. Ann to Retire at Year’s End Rev. Ann Emerson has been a leader in Christian hospitality and education throughout her ministry, including the last 25 years as site director at Lake Huron Retreat Center. Rev. Ann will retire at the end of 2023, and Michigan...
Apr 20, 2023 | News, Wesley Woods
By Rev. David Berkey As I write this, I am spending a few days with my youngest grandchildren – a nearly five-year-old and a one-year-old. It’s great to be a hero for a little while and have the opportunity to contribute to the nurture of a young child once again. And...
Mar 28, 2023 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, News, Wesley Woods
By Rev. David Berkey Executive Director We who love leading summer camps often say, “Camp changes lives.” We see happy campers, hear testimonies, witness a high percentage of returning campers, and hear positive feedback from parents. In our hearts we know summer camp...
Mar 13, 2023 | Lake Michigan, News, Wesley Woods
Spring Cleanup Volunteer Opportunities (2023) Grab your rake, work gloves and a friend or two to help camp get ready for the season. Your gift of time supports the camps in substantial ways. Thank you! Saturday, April 22 at Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center 9 am...
Feb 27, 2023 | Lake Huron, News
Lake Huron Retreat Center offers all clergy and lay persons the opportunity for personal spiritual renewal through the At the Water’s Edge Cottage. Located in a secluded area on the north end of campus, the cottage features a full kitchen, living room, bathroom and...
Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Rev. David Berkey Executive Director After the third hour of sitting at my desk, alone, with some phone calls, emails and a Zoom to show for it, I keep wondering about the spiritual perspective of this world in which we are now living. Like that Wesleyan question...
Feb 1, 2023 | Lake Michigan, News, Wesley Woods
Invite a Friend to Summer Camp! We know that once you come to camp, you’re going to come back. So when you register for the first time, you’re eligible for the First-Time Camper rebate. Returning campers can earn the rebate by inviting someone new to camp — you both...
Jan 24, 2023 | Lake Huron, News, Uncategorized, Wesley Woods
By Lisa Batten Young Adult Initiatives Coordinator, Michigan Conference reprinted with permission “Though it has acquired other meanings and connotations in recent centuries, the word contemplation had a specific meaning for the first 16 centuries of the Christian...
